Smooth textured Optima provides excellent acoustical absorption, light reflectance and durability including impact, scratch and soil resistance. Optima is available in more standard sizes than any other product in the Armstrong portfolio including large size and trapezoidal panels. Custom sized optima is also available! 1 1/2" and 2" items are available which provide superior acoustical absorption. Foil Backed, Improved CAC items are available for areas where sound blocking is important. Items with a plant based binder are available for projects where sustainability is key. Optima panels are light weight, offer HumiGuard+ no sag performance, are resistant to surface growth of mold and mildew and can be recycled at the end of their usable life. Optima panels are compatible with standard suspension system and Axiom perimeter trim items – factory curved panels for use in standard Formations clouds are available. Optima is available in solid colors and custom images via Create! technology. For a semi-concealed visual see Optima Vector. Optima Capz, Soundscapes Products, Ultima, and Ultima Vector are all visually compatible with Optima. See Optima HealthZone for washable, water repellent panels with a smooth textured visual. Optima wall panels are also available.

Smooth textured Optima Vector provides excellent acoustical absorption, light reflectance and durability including impact, scratch and soil resistance. Optima Vector is great for projects where plenum space is limited as it only requires about 6" clear space from the deck to install the panels and suspension system. Optima Vector has a monolithic, suspension concealing visual for a sleek, modern look. Foil backed improved CAC items are available for areas where sound blocking is important. Items with a plant based binder are available for projects where sustainability is key. Optima Vector panels are light weight, offer HumiGuard+ no sag performance, are resistant to surface growth of mold and mildew and can be recycled at the end of their usable life. Optima Vector panels must utilize a Prelude suspension system. Optima Vector 2x2 panels are available in solid colors and custom images via Create! technology. Optima, Optima Capz, Soundscapes Products, Ultima, Ultima Vector and Tierra are all visually compatible with Optima Vector. GET DATA PAGE

TechZone Ceiling Systems -- The only standard, easy-to-specify, easy-to-install acoustical ceiling solution with integrated technical services. TechZone Ceiling Systems organize the "clutter" that busies the ceiling plane into a 4", 6", or 12" wide technical zone or "TechZone." All lighting, air diffusers, air returns, sprinkler systems, and even chilled beams are configured for TechZone Ceiling Systems, and are pre-qualified for fit and finish. The result is a clean, monolithic look using standard components for ceiling panels, grid components, and other technical services; you get a custom look without a "custom" budget. GET DATA PAGE

Optima ceiling panels are available in a variety of standard, non-standard and custom sizes. When paired with an Armstrong suspension system Optima ceiling panels are backed by the Armstrong 30-year System Performance Guarantee. In addition, Optima ceilings contain 71% recycled content and provide excellent sound absorption; NRC (0.90-1.00) and CAC (up to 26).

Nine new items in the Optima family… the only fiberglass ceiling panel made in North America with a plant-based binder. It even qualifies for LEED® credits in nine categories.

Acoustics Demonstration - Optima & Ultima Ceilings

Have you ever wondered about the impact of ceilings on the acoustics in your space? Listen to this acoustical demonstration.

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Hello. I'm from Armstrong ceilings. Have you ever wondered how much of a difference in acoustical ceiling system can make? Would you like to hear the difference? Well imagine this box is a space you're designing. Listen to how loudly the sound reverberates when I place myself cellphone inside the box without any acoustical treatment. Now I'm gonna add some Optima, a soft fiber panel with excellent absorptive properties. Can you hear the difference? This is a demonstration of direct sound absorption but what about sound transmission? Optima is a great absorber but it doesn't do a great job of blocking sound as it is a soft fiber product. This can be a concern if your designing is based that does not run walls to deck between rooms. Let's instead listen to how Ultima a mineral fiber product blocks the sound from traveling out of the space, a much better job. More on the story here is that there is no one size fits all approach to acoustical treatments. It's important to consider both NRC or sound absorption and CAC or sound blocking when creating an acoustical plan for your space. To learn about how to create sound design on your next project. Visit the Armstrong acoustics web site.

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Acoustics Demonstration - Optima® and Ultima® Ceilings

Have you ever wondered the impact of ceilings on the acoustics in your space? Watch this acoustical demonstration to hear how Optima or Ultima® could impact acoustics on your next project. Hear the difference!